Just a couple hours after a federal judge had ordered President Trump to relinquish control of the California National Guard saying he had violated the U.S. Constitution, an appeals court put the order on hold until a hearing on an appeal can be held Tuesday.
The appeals court did not address the merits of the case or the judge’s ruling earlier in the day. But it was a stunning turnaround in northern California courts that will play out on Los Angeles streets.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had said he planned to return the 4,000 Guard Friday to their regular duties protecting the border, working on wildfire prevention or returning to their day jobs. Instead, it looked as if they will continue under the command of Trump, facing off with protesters in downtown Los Angeles.